Which of these is a 'Distributary'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of these is a 'Distributary'?

A. A stream that joins the main river

B. The source of the river

C. A stream that leaves the main river to flow away

D. A waterfall

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

A distributary is a branch of a river that flows away from the main stream, often forming a delta.

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A rectangular drainage pattern is typically found in areas with:

A. Faulted and jointed rocks

B. Uniform rock structure

C. Alternating hard and soft rocks

D. Circular rock structures

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A rectangular drainage pattern develops in areas with highly faulted and jointed rocks, where streams flow in straight lines and meet at right angles.[reference:71]

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The 'Hoover Dam' is on which river?

A. Colorado River

B. Rio Grande

C. Mississippi River

D. Columbia River

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona.

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The Ganges River is known as Padma in:

A. Bangladesh

B. Myanmar

C. Nepal

D. China

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is called Padma after entering Bangladesh.

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